Reporting To: Directors,
Contract Period: 3 Years (Renewable),
Senior Finance Officer responsible for managing financial planning, reporting, budgeting,
and controls, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+
years experience and CPA/ACCA preferred, in an oil and gas environment, on-site
role in Congo.
Senior Finance Officer role in the Oil & Gas industry based in Congo, managing financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, and trade finance across regional operations. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years’ experience, CPA/ACCA preferred, and expertise in IFRS, ERP systems, and treasury management. Full-time, 3-year renewable contract offering KSh 280,000–300,000 monthly.
Our client an Oil & Gas
company based in Congo are looking to hire a Senior Finance Officer responsible
for managing financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and controls to support
business decision-making and ensure financial integrity. The role works closely
with senior management to analyze financial performance, improve efficiency,
and maintain compliance with financial policies and regulations.
Key
Responsibilities
- Manage
all accounting transactions in compliance with IFRS and DRC regulations.
- Prepare
and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
- Prepare
accurate balance sheets and profit & loss statements.
- Monitor
and report on financial health, liquidity, and cash flow.
- Reconcile
accounts payable, receivable, and bank statements promptly.
- Lead
the audit process and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Support
the transition to a new accounting system, ensuring data integrity and
audit continuity.
- Analyze
financial results and present insights to senior management.
- Develop
and maintain working capital models and cash flow forecasts.
- Assist
in financial planning and strategic decision-making through modeling and
forecasting.
- Ensure
compliance with DRC financial legislation and statutory requirements.
- Conduct
due diligence, KYC, and AML checks for onboarding and monitoring
counterparties.
- Lead
ERP system implementation and ensure seamless integration and user
adoption.
- Continuously
improve financial processes and internal controls.
- Open
and manage accounts with financial institutions to support operational
continuity.
- Manage
treasury operations, including cash management, liquidity planning, and
short-term investment decisions.
- Handle
trade finance activities such as letters of credit, bank guarantees,
documentary collections, and related documentation.
- Develop
and maintain strong relationships with local and regional banks, ensuring
access to financing, FX facilities, and operational support.
- Provide
financial oversight for regional operations and transactions involving
Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique, ensuring compliance with local
regulatory, tax, and banking requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/ACCA preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of
experience in a similar role.
- Strong
knowledge of IFRS and corporate compliance.
- Proficiency
in accounting software and ERP systems.
- Excellent
analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- High
attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Experience
working with or supporting financial operations in Tanzania, Kenya, or
Mozambique.
- Proven
experience in treasury management and trade finance.
- Demonstrated
ability to maintain and develop relationships with local banking
institutions.
- Fluency
in English and Swahili required. Somali language is an added advantage.
- Flight
to and from (Once a year)
- Regional
travel/assignments as required by the Company’s operations
- Opportunity
to support and potentially relocate to the Company’s operations in Kenya
&Tanzania
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge
and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV,
quoting only the job title in the email subject (Finance
Officer – Oil
& Gas), to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 11th September 2026
NB: Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any
communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider
your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for
applying
Corporate
Staffing Service never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any
stage of the recruitment process
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